1.Check oil level and add fuel, if necessary.
2.Open shut off valve (if equipped) 1/4 turn.
3.Turn safety key 1/4 turn clockwise to RUN position.
4.Firmly push primer bulb 3 times (For a cold engine only!).
5.While standing at upper handle, depress the starter control button with the thumb of your right hand.
6.Using your left hand, pull the blade control handle all the way toward the upper handle. See Figure 10. Starter will
NOTE: If any problems are encountered, refer to the Trouble Shooting Guide for helpful information.
To Stop Engine And Blade
1.Release safety blade control handle (the start control button will automatically return to the off/up position), engine and blade will stop within a few seconds.
NOTE: Engine may stop with a ratcheting sound. This sound is the self starter being reactivated/energized for the next start.
2.Turn safety key 1/4 turn counterclockwise to LOCK position. Remove key and store in a safe place.
WARNING: The blade will continue to rotate for three seconds after the blade control lever is released.
To De-Energize Self Starter
•Remove spark plug wire from spark plug.
•Turn safety key to RUN position (1/4 turn clockwise).
•While standing in the operating position, depress the starter control button fully with the thumb of your right hand.
•Using your left hand, pull the control handle all the way toward the upper handle. (Release button and wait until engine and starter stop rotating.)
•Release safety blade control handle (the start control button will automatically return to the off/up position.)
•Remove safety key.
NOTE: Engine will crank over upon actuating equipment starting controls, but will not spark if spark plug wire was removed from spark plug as described above. Once engine has stopped cranking, self starter is
WARNING: Self Starting System: If these instructions are not followed, amputation or severe laceration can result.
•ALWAYS disconnect spark plug,
•DO NOT attempt any maintenance or repairs to the self starter.
•NEVER assume starter is
•BEFORE removing grass or other debris from under mower deck; BEFORE changing oil, air filter or spark plug; BEFORE removing blade for servicing; BEFORE performing any other service to engine or mower; BEFORE transporting mower-
ALWAYS
•ALWAYS lock and remove safety key and store in a safe place until next use. The safety key is designed and intended to be removed from engine when not in use. Removing key will prevent unsupervised or unexpected starting of mower by children or unsuspecting adults. The safety key must be in the locked position before it can be removed.
Throttle Speed
Your lawn mower engine is equipped with a constant speed throttle, which is set at full throttle for best performance.
Using Your Lawn Mower
WARNING: Never operate the mower unless the hooks on the grass catcher are seated in the slots on the handle bracket assemblies, and the rear discharge door rests firmly against the top of the grass catcher.
•You can use your mower as a mulching mower or a rear bagger.
•Do not operate the mower without the rear mulching baffle or the grass catcher bag properly installed.
•Be sure that the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other objects which could damage lawn mower or engine. Such objects could be accidently thrown by the mower in any direction and cause serious personal injury to the operator and others.
•For best results, do not cut wet grass because it tends to stick to the underside of the mower, preventing proper discharge of grass clippings, and possibly causing you to slip and fall. New grass, thick grass or wet grass may require a narrower cut.
•For a healthy lawn, always cut off
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